Connect the drives to the interface cables

3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide

Hint: While the ATA RAID Controller runs properly in any PCI slot, not all slots give equal performance due to the architecture of the PCI bus. In our laboratories, we have noticed that the slots closest to the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) or in the 64-bit PCI slot typically give the best performance. Our card should fit in both

32-bit and 64-bit PCI slots with 5V as well as with 3.3V.

5Line the ATA RAID Controller up so that all pins make proper contact with the PCI slot pins when pushed into place. The black end rail opposite the metal bracket may be removed if needed to fit the ATA RAID Controller inside the chassis. The short 4-port or 8-port Escalade ATA RAID Controller is keyed to ensure proper installation in a full-sized PCI slot.

6Ensure that the contacts will mate with both grooves in the slot. Press down gently on the edge of theATA RAID Controller directly above the slot until it is fully seated.

7Check that the ATA RAID Controller’s metal bracket covers the hole in the case and secure the bracket with the screw that was used to secure the filler bracket in step 4.

Connect the drives to the interface cables

1Be sure to use the supplied cables. With the higher speeds of UltraATA-133, UltraATA-100 and UltraATA-66, using quality cables is important.

2Before connecting your drives, check your drives’ jumper set- ting. The range of settings provided vary by manufacturer as do the method for adjusting them. Refer to information provided with your drives for the method required to set them. To operate properly, the Escalade ATA RAID Controller requires that drives be set as Single (if available on your drive) or Master.

3If your drives are not already installed in the computer chassis, do so now. Be sure that the drives are connected to the power supply.

Hardware Installation

4For each drive, select the black end of an interface cable not con- nected to the ATA RAID Controller and plug it into the drive or drive carrier. The cable’s colored edge denotes Pin 1 and should be adjacent to the 4-pin power plug.

Note: Continue to page 22 “Check your installation and close the case”.